Kristin Jones was named Big West Coach of the Year after guiding UC San Diego women’s soccer to its best season in the program’s Division I era. The No. 2-seeded Tritons earned their first Division I postseason berth and will host a Big West Championship semifinal. Nine players also received conference honors, led by three Second Team selections.

By the Numbers
  • UC San Diego finished 11-3-5 overall and 7-1-3 in Big West play.
  • The Tritons received 3 Second Team selections, 6 honorable mentions and 1 All-Rookie Team selection.
  • Olivia Shih recorded 5 goals and 4 assists; Alexis Nguyen scored 4 goals, including 2 game-winners.
Yes, But

The honors reflect a breakthrough season, but the Tritons’ postseason run is still ahead: they must win their semifinal to reach the conference final.

State of Play
  • UC San Diego is the No. 2 seed and will host a semifinal at Triton Soccer Stadium.
  • The Tritons will face the winner of the Cal State Fullerton–CSUN quarterfinal.
What's Next

The semifinal is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. A win would send UC San Diego to the Big West Championship final.

Bottom Line

Jones’ award and nine players’ honors mark a historic step for the Tritons—but the chance to turn a record-setting season into a conference title remains in front of them.